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One Injured In Early Morning Highway 97 Crash Near Walnut Hill
October 7, 2023
One person was injured in a crash early Saturday morning on Highway 97 south of Walnut Hill.
The rollover wreck was reported about 2:35 a.m. on Highway 97 just south of Howell Road. The female driver lost control, left the roadway and crashed into the treeline.
The driver was able to get out of the vehicle on her own. Her injuries were not believed to be life threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS were also dispatched.
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8 Responses to “One Injured In Early Morning Highway 97 Crash Near Walnut Hill”
I meant Tungoil is the next road after Howell on right headed south.
Justice. I agree with your comment. And to EMD not far. Tungoil is south of Howell. And it is the next through way road on the right, just past Mason estate.
To those asking where is law enforcement? There are not enough FHP troopers to go around, I know I’ve looked into it. They don’t have the manpower & the controlling powers in Tallahassee don’t care. Anyone who has lived up here for more than a week knows this. ECSO stays on the go, they do not have the luxury of extra time for traffic watch. Hwy 29N from Muscogee Rd north is a wild ride everyday, morning & evening. Hwy 97, from Hwy 29N to Atmore is a “demolition racetrack” everyday. The county commission is only interested what subdivisions they can slip in to keep developers happy. They sure don’t care about traffic or how much more traffic they will add or it’s impact. Our district representative doesn’t care, I’ve been down that road also. There is one fact about this area people don’t want to face. Many of the people who live up here drive like madmen, WO! People passing through do the same. Note that I said many, I didn’t say all of us. When you get behind the wheel up here you better be paying attention.
I know there are not a lot of good spots to sit on 97 but what would work better would be some of those unmarked cars and trucks law enforcement has. That’s when you really see how people act.
@ justice.. it was 230 am.. what do you expect law enforcement to really do? 2 deputies patrol this vast area .. you are crazy if you think that real crime can set aside for a speed trap a 230 am.. and I pulling over a speeding Car is super dangerous at these hours so it would take both deputies of the beat for a speeding ticket.. SMH
Why isn’t law enforcement working traffic on 97? Look at the serious wrecks on 97!
The 55 mph speed limit means nothing to a lot of driver. 97 is a race track and it has been for many many years
Omg not another wreck.always on our road.
How close is Howell Rd. to Tungoil Rd?